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Sam Houston Jones State Park houses distinctive glamping accommodations including cabins and yurts along the scenic waterways near Lake Charles, approximately 30 miles northwest of Bell City. The recently remodeled campground features large sites with full hookups, providing an elevated outdoor experience with modern amenities. "They did a fantastic job putting in the new Campground with extra large sites," noted one visitor. Lakeview Park in Eunice offers additional glamping options with climate-controlled structures and convenient access to their swimming pond with inflatables. Both locations provide essential comfort amenities including hot showers, clean restrooms, and laundry facilities. Myers Landing and RV Park also features waterfront glamping sites with picturesque lake views and a market for convenient supplies.
The natural setting at Sam Houston Jones State Park delivers exceptional outdoor experiences with wide hiking and biking trails surrounding viewing ponds where visitors regularly spot alligators, turtles, and diverse bird species. A recent visitor highlighted, "Large viewing ponds of alligators, turtles and birds are surrounded by walking and biking trails for all different levels of activity." Lakeview Park complements its glamping offerings with water recreation including kayak rentals, a fishing pond, and a swimming area with beach features. Families appreciate the playground facilities and live entertainment options, with the park hosting concerts and dances in their barn venue during weekends. The properties maintain pet-friendly policies while offering both seclusion and social opportunities depending on site selection. Most glamping locations in the region remain open year-round with slightly higher weekend rates during peak seasons.
"Rustic mom and pop place tucked away in a country setting right on the water. We had a waterfront view and hated to leave to head home. Staff is so nice and accommodating!!! Will be back!!!"
"Extremely friendly staff beautiful location"
"Large viewing ponds of alligators, turtles and birds are surrounded by walking and biking trails for all different levels of activity."
"Bath house is close by but we honestly didn’t use it. Nice wide hiking/biking trails, lots of water access, beautiful new bridges and a nice big playground. We will definitely revisit!"
from $9 - $33 / night
Check Availability"Only negatives really are poor WiFi, and lots of guest here work in the area so there’s lots of trucks moving around form 5-7 am and 4-6 in the evenings. Quite otherwise the rest of the time."
"Don’t get me wrong bathrooms need a little love but everything else is great. We stayed there for two months Paid 650 per month."
"The site behind and on the right are very close. (Since we were here for a nearby softball tournament, it was ok.) Site was full hookup for 30 amp only."
"Country feel, away from the city. Man made beach (COLD but you get used to it), huge land balloon used as a giant trampoline, golf cart rentals, and weekend music. It has it all."
TravelerWe love Lakeview! Country feel, away from the city. Man made beach (COLD but you get used to it), huge land balloon used as a giant trampoline, golf cart rentals, and weekend music. It has it all. Relax or enjoy doing things you love to do!
GuideWe originally had two nights booked at this campground, but after one night and spending a day on the trails here, we booked two more nights for a different campground that was available. We originally were insight 24, and then we moved over to site number six. Both of these two have no one beside them on one side, so it gave us some privacy and made us feel like we were really camping. Lol. It appears that a lot of people use this campsite as a stop over as they are traveling, because in the evenings it would fill up and then early the next morning lots of people would be gone. There are very spacious sites here, there were lots of very large bus RVs and fifth wheels. We have a small travel trailer, so we had loads of space around our campsite. Each paved and pretty level campsite has a nice paved picnic area with a picnic table and a fire ring. All of the hook ups were very well maintained. The dumpster is located near the bathhouse, which looks to be fairly new. There’s also a small laundromat here that I saw people going in and out of. Everything is very well-maintained throughout this park. The roads have obviously been repaved over the last few years, and there are nice cabins to be rented as well as spaces for tent campers. We saw a variety of birds while riding our bikes through the trails and around the swamp/marsh area. We also saw turtles and a few alligators. I record my GPS tracks when riding bicycles and we rode over 40 miles while there. The trails are a mixture of gravel and dirt, and there are shared roads. There were some more difficult trails, that we definitely would not ride again, but we saw other people that were very easily getting around on the trails. There are a lot of what seem to be local people who use this park for exercise, walking, running, bicycling, even people on scooters, people out, enjoying the solitude of sitting by the river, it’s really nice to see. The staff members that we encountered at the gate were very efficient and friendly. We ventured off site to a visit to a rum distillery for a tour one day and that was fun. There’s a nice dollar store nearby for any necessary items.
GuideThis place has tons of stuff for kids to do. Only negatives really are poor WiFi, and lots of guest here work in the area so there’s lots of trucks moving around form 5-7 am and 4-6 in the evenings. Quite otherwise the rest of the time. Nice pond on site for swimming and fishing. Pools aren’t heated so water was cold at this time of year
GuideTheir website says the rate is $40 but when you get there, it's $47+ dollars. 30 amp hookup had a negative ground and was unusable. There is not a sewer dump at each site but there are places scattered throughout the campground where you can dump. The lady at the store is very nice but the campground is not.
TravelerI liked the trails for both hiking and biking. For camping it just feels like a parking lot. The primitive tent sites (there are only 4) and super close to the rv sites. A plus if you don’t want to carry your things far, but there’s pretty much no privacy. Spacious day use areas and lots of bird activity
RangerFull hookups, level concrete pads. Sites close together. Noisy neighbors. Nice trails through bayou landscape. Would come again for one night as it is convenient.
GuideThis is an RV campground, for the most part. But I slept in my SUV. The slab camping is not private, BUT it also is not overrun with bugs. Very park like in the camping area. Restrooms/showers were clean and modern. The adjacent cypress swamp is pretty and has lots of paths to enjoy. There are cabin areas as well. Definitely would return.
LegendThey did a fantastic job putting in the new Campground with full hook ups and extra large sites! Bath house is close by but we honestly didn’t use it. Nice wide hiking/biking trails, lots of water access, beautiful new bridges and a nice big playground. We will definitely revisit!
GuideYou feel like you’re camping in a parking but fine renovations clean restrooms with WiFi. $20 night with senior discount
Sam Houston Jones State Park offers cabin and yurt camping approximately 30 miles northwest of Bell City, Louisiana. The campground sits at an elevation just above sea level in a subtropical climate zone that experiences mild winters and hot, humid summers. The park features a recently remodeled camping area with full hookups and large sites.
Hiking trails for wildlife spotting: At Sam Houston Jones State Park, visitors can explore multiple hiking paths. One camper noted, "I saw a couple of lounging alligators, egrets, snapping turtles, deer, and a chipmunk!" The park has warning signs about alligators on trails, so maintain awareness when walking.
Fishing access: Myers Landing and RV Park provides lakeside access for anglers. The park sits directly on Lake Arthur, with one visitor sharing: "The campground is very nice, the lakeside is beautiful, we loved the little market right in the front by the lake."
Kayaking and canoeing: Water recreation options include paddling on the rivers and waterways. According to one camper at Sam Houston Jones State Park, "The river walk from the campground is really nice." The park's location, surrounded by water on multiple sides, makes it ideal for water activities.
Large, modernized sites: Lakeview Park in Eunice provides spacious sites with good access. As one visitor explained, "Our site was gravel and grass, pretty level. Our camper is 27 ft and it fit nicely, though larger ones would have problems."
Clean facilities: Despite various ages of facilities, cleanliness remains a priority. One camper stated about Sam Houston Jones State Park: "The State Park was clean, grass was cut, workers always walking around picking up trash." Another mentioned, "Showers are clean and hot but pressure is lacking."
Weekend entertainment: Lakeview Park offers social activities beyond nature experiences. A camper reported, "The park management were very sweet and helpful... Amenities include a fishing pond, a swimming pond with inflatables, playground, store, and a dance/concert barn with live music."
Water quality concerns: Some campgrounds have issues with water quality. At Myers Landing, one camper noted, "The water smelled very badly like metal and we had to turn it off and use our own tank water since it smelled so yucky."
Site leveling challenges: Be prepared for uneven sites at some facilities. At Sam Houston Jones, a visitor reported, "Most of the campground is not level, but nothing bad enough that you can't get level with blocks."
Weekend crowds and noise levels: Jean LaFitte RV Park offers a different experience from state parks. One visitor described it as, "Beyond Thunderdome... This is not the kind of RV park where merry couples are enjoying their retirement. Instead, it is a place where hard-working people are doing their best to get by."
Water recreation options: Many glamping sites close to Bell City, Louisiana offer water activities specifically designed for families. One visitor to Lakeview Park shared, "Had such a great and relaxing time! Rented the kayak for an hour multi times. Water is cold and refreshing."
Playground access: Several campgrounds offer designated play areas. A visitor at Lakeview Park mentioned amenities including "a fishing pond, a swimming pond with inflatables, playground, store, and a very clean laundromat and bathhouse."
Golf cart management: At some parks, supervising children using recreational vehicles is important. One camper at Lakeview Park observed, "It was pretty busy, with many people gathered and partying. Kids driving crazy on golf carts."
Utility connections: Check hookup locations before setting up. At Lakeview Park, one RVer advised, "Be sure to bring extra sewer hose, the sewer is a far reach!"
Monthly rates for longer stays: For extended glamping near Bell City, Louisiana, some parks offer monthly rates. A visitor at Little Lake Charles Resort shared, "We stayed there for two months. Paid 650 per month. Electric, water, sewer, WiFi."
Laundry facilities: When camping with family, laundry access becomes important. One camper noted about Little Lake Charles Resort, "Love the laundry mat lol is a blessing when you have kids in the pool everyday."
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